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Raw Materials Committee- Profile

Industry-wide concerns about raw materials security have been increasing in recent years, and access to certain raw materials has become a serious issue for a number of businesses. Market distortions and unfair trade practices have aggravated the strained market. BIAC therefore encourages governments and inter-governmental organizations, including the OECD, to increasingly focus on ensuring raw materials security.

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Leadership

Chair

 

Mr. Guy Thiran
Secretary General
Eurométaux
(Belgium)

 

 
Vice Chair

Mr. Pierre Gratton
President and Chief Executive Officer
The Mining Association of Canada
(Canada)

Key Areas and Issues

  • Foster a policy framework for open and properly functioning raw materials markets and address existing trade distortions affecting the movement of raw materials

  • Address barriers to investment in new capacity

  • Encourage cooperation between demand and supply countries

  • Share OECD experience in the area of collection and recovery structures and ensure a smooth functioning of recycling markets

 
   
   

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